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Check Part L building compliance
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Dwelling details
External factors
External factors
Altitude
Metres the dwelling is above sea level.
m
Type of exposure
The level of shielding or protection a building or a specific system has against external environmental factors such as wind, noise, or outdoor pollutants.
Open
Normal
Shielded
Terrain Type
The type of surrounding landscape or environment. Terrain class helps determine how external conditions, such as wind speed and turbulence, will impact ventilation and airflow around a building.
Open water
Open field
Suburban
Urban
Noise nuisance
Is there environmental noise from the surrounding area, which can influence whether occupants keep windows closed?
Yes
No
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Dwelling details
General specifications
External factors
Shading
Appliances
Summary
Infiltration and ventilation
Mechanical ventilation
Vents
Ventilation
Air permeability
Combustion appliances
Summary
Living space fabric
Zone parameters
Floors
Walls
Ceilings and roofs
Doors
Windows
Thermal bridging
Summary
Rest of dwelling fabric
Zone parameters
Floors
Walls
Windows and doors
Roof and ceiling
Thermal bridges
Summary
Heating systems
Energy supply
Heat generation
Heat emitting
Summary
Domestic hot water
Water heating
Hot water outlets
Pipework
WWHRS
Summary
PV and electric batteries
PV System
Electric battery
PV diverter
Summary
Cooling
Air conditioning
Summary